Rugged Impressionism
The Masterful Field Studies of Carl Rungius
May 1 2012 - October 15 2012
LANDSCAPE SKETCH FOR LORD OF THE CANYON, c.1920, Oil on Canvas, CARL RUNGIUS, Germany, 1869 - 1959
About the Exhibition
Carl Rungius famously said, “If you paint outdoor scenes in the studio, your color gets too hot. Only if you paint outdoors do you see the cool, silvery tones that are the true colors of nature.”
Looking in-depth at the strengths of the Museum’s collection, examining Carl Rungius’s landscape studies provides visitors with a rare view of the artwork this master created while out in the wilderness. This exhibit shows how Rungius used his field sketches when creating finished large-scale works in his studio. Complemented by finished paintings from his peak period, this exhibit gives visitors a chance to see an important but relatively overlooked aspect of his oeuvre. Kuhn Gallery.
Generously sponsored by Jamie & Steve Snyder, McAfee and Taft, and Marcia & Mike Taylor.
